ZANESVILLE COUPLE IS SENTENCED
A Zanesville couple is heading to prison on drug charges. Codey Starkey and Chiquita Rush were recently convicted on multiple charges including, trafficking in cocaine and trafficking in fentanyl. Starkey, 39, was sentenced to 20 to 25 ½ years in prison, while Rush, 37, was sentenced to 14 years in prison. In addition, authorities seized a car, a pickup truck, guns and over $3,700 from the couple.
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT BLITZ
With the St. Patrick's Day weekend upon us, Newark police will step up traffic enforcement. Police will have extra eyes patrolling the areas of 21st Street and state Routes 13, 16, and 79. Speed, impaired driving and seat belt usage will be the focus of the overtime activity.
NIGHT OF HOPE
Licking Springs Country Club will be the place to be on Saturday, March 22 as Mental Health America of Licking County hosts its Night Of Hope fundraiser.
MHALC Executive Director Colleen Hendon said you can purchase a VIP ticket for $100 and that includes appetizers and drinks. Or you can purchase a $35 ticket which includes the auction and the concert.
CREDIT FOR CARING ACT
AARP is championing the Credit for Caring Act, which proposes a $5,000 federal tax credit for family caregivers, while also pursuing similar legislation at the state level in Ohio.
State Director Jenny Carlson said Ohio is home to approximately 1.5 million family caregivers, providing an estimated $21 billion worth of unpaid care each year.
FAMILY FUN FAIR
The Licking Regional Educational Service Center is hosting a Family Fun Fair Saturday from 11:00am-2:00pm at Heath Middle School. The free event featuring activities, bounce houses and games is open to everyone in all districts. Attendees will be able to connect with resources, services, educational opportunities and the many programs available in and around Licking County.
HEBRON OFFICES CLOSED
The Hebron Administrative Office will be closed today as staff participate in a professional development day. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, March 17.